1982 FJ-40 military edition FJ-40 Restoration

[Moriarty]

My Brother and I are proud owners of a 1983 military edition FJ-40. A lot of people made offers to buy our vehicle or build one for them. After much thought we decided to restore a 1982 FJ-40 as per original specifications, with a few minor touches of our own.

The following website gives a bit of insight on our first project and our new venture.http://www.kaizrcruisers.com.

 

[JohnnyC]

nice...that will be a cool build...have any pictures of before the tear down?

 

[Moriarty]

Thank you JhonnyC. I have tons of pictures of the restoration process to date. I have uploaded one from the day we purchased the truck. Will post more in the coming days.

take care

 

[jbee]

This could get interesting. . . Look at those tires!
Great find, looking forward to more photos and progress.

 

[LSUfj]

Is that a carbureted 3f?

 

[destin]

nice!!!

 

[Eshu Elegua]

oem bows...sweettt

 

[oUZIo]

Nice, hopefully it did not live most of its life in Karachi?

 

[webelk6]

My Brother and I are proud owners of a 1983 military edition FJ-40. A lot of people made offers to buy our vehicle or build one for them. After much thought we decided to restore a 1982 FJ-40 as per original specifications, with a few minor touches of our own.

The following website gives a bit of insight on our first project and our new venture.Kaizr Cruisers | Authentic Landcruiser Restorations.

That is awesome. Shipping and price to Wi USA.
Other than that, looking forward to the build.
Scott

 

[cbmontgo]

Very cool. Subscribed.

 

[Assassin]

love them army bar tires............

 

[skidplate]

That first pic is a classic example of stock steelies over aftermarket wheels. Even though the steelies are dirty, rusty, etc. they look so much sweeter than the rears! In my pinion.

 

[Moriarty]

No its actually the original 2f block engine however we replaced the head and the manifolds with those from a 3F engine. The original head too many cavities and was badly pitted so we decided to switch. So far the performance is excellent.

 

[LSUfj]

No its actually the original 2f block engine however we replaced the head and the manifolds with those from a 3F engine. The original head too many cavities and was badly pitted so we decided to switch. So far the performance is excellent.

Cool. Thats my long term plan as well. Do you remember if you used the 2f or 3f head gasket? 83' 2f would have flat top pistons, correct?

 

[Moriarty]

Yup correct on both counts, used a 2F gasket and it has flat top pistons. I have compared this engine to the one i have in my first vehicle which is a 2F head & block. This one sounds and feels a lot smoother and lighter.

 

[Moriarty]

Tub and undercarriage

Tub and Undercarriage

 

[Wrighter]

sweet, me likey

 

[akifjanjua]

Hey.. another J40 from my country

Good luck bro.. post more pics.. are these Ranchos back there? Seem new.. where did u find them ? adjustables ? cost?

 

[tmarx]

 

[Hoz FJ40 CO]

Subscribed!!! Ship me one...lol. Looking forward to this build!!!